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Meta's Shift to User-Driven Moderation: A Breeding Ground for Disinformation?

Meta's recent decision to end its third-party fact-checking program raises concerns about the rise of misinformation and hate across its platforms. Experts warn that users will bear the burden of i...

2024 ElectionJohn Mark Dougan, former cop involved in Russian propaganda efforts.

Florida Cop Turned Kremlin Operative: Russian Propaganda Exposed

A former Florida sheriff, John Mark Dougan, becomes a Kremlin-backed propagandist linked to misinformation campaigns against the U.S., including targeting Kamala Harris and spreading false allegati...

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The End of an Era in Content Moderation: Key Insights

Explore how tech companies are rolling back content moderation and transparency, influenced by political pressures, and the impact on disinformation around the 2020 election. CNN provides an in-dep...

DisinformationElon Musk sharing misinformation about UK riots on social media.

Elon Musk Spreads Disinformation on UK Riots Through X

Elon Musk recently shared a misleading post about UK riots claiming that rioters would be sent to detention camps in the Falklands. Despite a warning from regulators against inciting violence on so...